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Minister Kaliati bemoans rise of gender and social degradation due to COVID-19

July 17, 2020

By Lily Kampani, MANA Minister of Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has expressed concern over gender based violence and child abuse which she said are on the increase since the onset of Coronavirus pandemic. Kaliati made the remarks on Thursday in Lilongwe at a press briefing to inform the general public on the ministry’s mandate and its activities, which include addressing issues regarding gender, children, disability, community development and the elderly. “The ministry has noted that closure…

COVID-19 victim shares his experiences and tips during his attack

July 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Felix Chisoni is living with COVID-19 that he recently contracted and has decided to share his experiences by advising the general public that once infected they should stay calm, positive and not to panic. Chisoni advises people that once attacked by the virus they should open up as other will be more than willing to assist. “God is always good — put Him first,” said the assistant librarian working for the University of Malawi’s Kamuzu College…

Attorney General advises COVID-19 Presidential Task Force from enforcing stricter preventive measures

July 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Attorney General, Chikosa Silungwe has written the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 advising it from enforcing stricter and compulsory public health (Coronavirus Containment, Prevention and Management) Rules, 2020 because the decision was challenged in court. The Coronavirus Containment, Prevention and Management Rules were gazetted by the Minister of Health on 9th April, 2020 but were suspended by the High Court in the case of the State (on application of Esther Kathumba and others). The injunction…

NBM Chichiri Service Centre temporary closed after some staff tests COVID-19 positive

July 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has closed its Chichiri Service Centre for 14 days as a precautionary measure after several of its members of staff tested positive of COVID-19. In a public statement, the bank says during the 14 days of closure, the Chichiri premises shall be disinfected and that all staff shall observe 14 days of self quarantine. The staff shall undergo a second test to those that tested negative after the 14 days of…

Malawi Red Cross takes Covid-19 messages to communities through cinema

July 13, 2020

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By Grace Kapatuka, MANA Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) on Saturday disseminated COVID-19 messages through cinema to communities in Salima as cases continue to rise in the country. Speaking after the sessions which took place in some of the markets in the district, the Society’s health projects coordinator, Leonard Maganga said the the initiative was one of the interventions it has embarked on so as to keep the nation aware of the disease. “We have embarked into a number…

Kameza COVID-19 front line health care workers urged to continue enduring

July 9, 2020

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By Loness Gwazanga, MANA Frontline health care workers at Kameza COVID-19 isolation centre in Blantyre say they will continue with their stay-away despite District Commissioner, Bennet Nkasala calling on them to end it and continue providing services while their grievances on unpaid allowances are being looked into. On Tuesday, Nkasala addressed the frontline workers who have been shunning work for weeks now, demanding their K50 million allowances accumulated from March this year when the government declared COVID-19 a disaster. The…

Malawi child guardians censures private schools on plan to reopening schools

July 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi child guardians, under Children Owners Association of Malawi (COAM), has asked Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAMA) from allowing school administrators to reopen schools on July 13 as earlier suggested, saying life cannot wait but education can. ISAMA wrote a letter on July 4 advising all private schools to open schools that were closed over four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 suggested a tentative date…

Malawi registers two new COVID-19 deaths from 129 new cases registered

July 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As of Sunday, Malawi has registered two new deaths COVID-19 cases from the 129 new cases registered. A statement from Co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka says the new deaths are both females, one each from Lilongwe and Blantyre that occurred on July 2. “Let me convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” Dr. Phuka said. “May their souls rest in peace. no new recoveries, and two new deaths.” He disclosed…

South Africa still topping on COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As of Sunday, July 5, South Africa — the main importer of Malawi’s COVID-19 cases — has the most recorded cases at 187,977 as the total confirmed cases on the continent 483,102. On Saturday, President Lazarus Chakwera announced that Malawi COVID-19 cases was 1,498 but by the end of that day number stood at 1,613 representing a rise of over seven percent. This prompted the President to cancel this year’s Independence Day Celebrations that were scheduled…

Airtel Malawi donates K104m for purchase of COVID-19 ventilators

June 23, 2020

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Maravi Express Airtel Malawi Plc has joined the fight against COVID-19 by donating K104m to go towards the purchase of ventilators for hospitals. In a press statement on Monday, Airtel Malawi says it is working with the COVID-19 Presidential Taskforce and the Ministry of Health to make sure that frontline health care workers in the battle against COVID-19 continue their fight against the pandemic using the right equipment. “Ventilators are essential equipment for patients who need assistance with respiratory…